Jeremiah E. Joyce

Jeremiah E. Joyce
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 14th district
In office
January 1979  January 1993
Preceded by Thomas Hynes
Succeeded by Tom Dart
Personal details
Born January 3, 1943
Chicago, Illinois
Political party Democratic
Residence Chicago, Illinois
Alma mater Northern Illinois University (B.A.)
Chicago State University (M.A.)
DePaul University (J.D.)
Profession Attorney
Politician

Jeremiah E. Joyce (born January 3, 1943) is an American lawyer and politician.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Joyce received his bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University, his masters from Chicago State University, and his law degree from DePaul University College of Law. He practiced law. He served on the Chicago City Council. He served on the Illinois State Senate 1979-1993 as a Democrat.[1][2] His son Kevin Joyce also served in the Illinois General Assembly.[3]

In 1999, Joyce was appointed to the Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees where he served until 2001.[4]

Notes

  1. 'Illinois Blue Book 1991-1992,' Biographical Sketch of Jeremiah E. Joyce, pg. 87
  2. OurCampaigns.com-Jeremiah E' Joyce
  3. 'Joyce announces decision to retired as representative,' The Beverly Review (Illinois), Patrick Thomas, June 16, 2010
  4. http://northernstar.info/city/article_382fced4-6c99-598a-a110-69245437c694.html